Blue Jays eye trade options for pitchers Gage Stanifer and Johnny King
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 11:54 AM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays are reportedly considering trades for pitchers Gage Stanifer and Johnny King as they pursue a return to the postseason. Both players, seen as valuable prospects, could be moved to secure established major league talent ahead of this summer's trade deadline. The team's recent performance has improved, but further action may be necessary to bolster the roster. The front office's willingness to trade from their surplus of pitching prospects suggests they are open to making significant moves as the deadline approaches.
- •Blue Jays have two prime pitcher trade candidates, Stanifer and King.
- •Stanifer is the team's No. 5 prospect, performing well in Double-A.
- •King is the No. 3 prospect with higher regard among scouts.
- •Recent trades by the Jays indicate openness to moving top prospects.
- •Team performance in the coming weeks will influence trade decisions.
- 11:54 AMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays have 2 prime pitcher trade candidates
"Toronto will want to get back to the postseason.
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